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Tombs of the Caliphs, Cairo
Tombs of the Caliphs, Cairo

Tombs of the Caliphs, Cairo

Series TitleEgypt and Palestine Photographed and Described
Artist Francis Frith (English, 1822 - 1898)
Publisher James S. Virtue (English, 1829 - 1892)
Date1857
MediumAlbumen print
DimensionsOverall: 6 1/8 × 8 3/4 inches (15.56 × 22.23 cm)
Credit LineGift of Margaret Hall in memory of Alfred E. Miller
Object numberF91-51/5
Signedon plate, lower left: Frith E no. 91
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DescriptionForeground has dirt road with people and camels (three) on it. Just behind to the left is a tomb with a black-and- white zigzag design decoration, with small group of mourners. Second tomb with dome and group of mourners, no design next to it. City stretches out toward hillside in background.
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